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  Summary:Clay has been used medicinally for centuries in Africa, India, and China. The practice of eating dirt, clay or other non-nutritious substances may be referred to as "pica" or "geophagia," and is common in early childhood and in mentally handicapped or psychotic patients. There is some evidence that mineral deficiencies (like iron deficiency) may cause pica. It is more common in developing countries and poor communities. Chronic clay ingestion may lead to iron malabsorption and worsen this condition. Uses have .... Read more

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Clay for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Clay: There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend the medicinal use of clay by mouth in patients with gastrointestinal disorders. Some clay preparations have been found to be similar ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Liver Toxicity

Clay for Liver Toxicity
Clay: Aflatoxins are toxic substances from the fungus Aspergillis flavus. This fungus infects peanuts, and ingestion of aflatoxins from peanuts and cereals (primarily in warm and humid regions) has been ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Poisoning and Toxicity

Clay for Poisoning and Toxicity
Clay: Clay lozenges have been used historically in the treatment of mercuric chloride poisoning and were officially mentioned in several European pharmacopoeias, including the Royal College, until the middle 19th ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Wilson's Disease

Clay for Wilson's Disease
Clay: Aflatoxins are toxic substances from the fungus Aspergillis flavus. This fungus infects peanuts, and ingestion of aflatoxins from peanuts and cereals (primarily in warm and humid regions) has been ....

 

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Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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Clay for Stomach Ailments
Clay has been used medicinally for centuries in Africa, India, and China. There is not enough scientific evidence to recommend the medicinal use of clay by mouth in patients with ....

 

Scientific:
Unclear or Conflicting Evidence 7

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